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phylum

The correct spelling is phylum.

How to pronounce phylum

/ˈfaɪləm/
noun

IPA: /ˈfaɪləm/

Say it like: Fyl-um

The correct spelling is phylum. A rank in the classification of organisms, below kingdom and above class; also called a division, especially in describing plants; a taxon at that rank For example: "Mammals belong to the phylum Chordata."

Usage Examples

Mammals belong to the phylum Chordata.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.A rank in the classification of organisms, below kingdom and above class; also called a division, especially in describing plants; a taxon at that rank
  2. 2.A large division of possibly related languages, or a major language family which is not subordinate to another.

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